Revolver Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 get some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 indeed work has started, the plan is to have sections with their own theme ( concrete section, granit rock section, sleeper section etc) as well as a few areas with rails to ride on.I think we will be very lucky to have it all ready in time, the plan is to start the sections small and build up in one or two more "stages" at a later time. It should be ok though, the quarry is great to ride at the moment so if anything gets made its going to be worth a trip!PS, bring your goggles for the "pond" sections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) Im really looking forward to this being done!edit: sooo im guessing its got big lakes at the mo? does it dry out in summer?? Edited February 13, 2008 by PaRtZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 the ponds are pretty deep, so they stay all year, I have designed one section around the smaller pond with a line through the middle if you are brave. It should be ridable by everyone without getting wet, but you can chance it with the line through the middle. The water level does get shallower in summer, so it will open up new line as the weather changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 the ponds are pretty deep, so they stay all year, I have designed one section around the smaller pond with a line through the middle if you are brave. It should be ridable by everyone without getting wet, but you can chance it with the line through the middle. The water level does get shallower in summer, so it will open up new line as the weather changes!are they going to shift the dead sheep? it fecking stank last time i rode near it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 When you think ali people will be allowed to start going up, as im guessing i couldnt go up now to have a ride and see how things are as there will be shizzle going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 nothing stopping you, just watch out for the diggers and shnizzle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 are they going to shift the dead sheep? it fecking stank last time i rode near it Haha, Why was there a sheep in the quarry anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 So despite the odd bad weather which may halt construction, this park is on target to open at the end of march? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Haha, Why was there a sheep in the quarry anyway?Yeah those special rock eating sheep.Anybody fancy posting some pics up or even post some of the designs up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I dont have the designs as I sent them to the guys doing the building, once things are done I'll ask for them back and post them up.I have been up at the quarry today (freezing my arse off!) giving my help on section layout.The "Cliff" section is done, its bloody ace! They had done half of it this week but I wanted bigger rocks and a slightly different layout. Today I chose some rocks (one 5 ton monster that they could barly move!) and set them out uci style, its pretty cool.Next up is some more rock sections (waiting on delivery of the concrete), I think the chap I was helping today is going to ask for a bigger digger, one that can move 8 ton rocks (full on car size). He seems pretty on the ball now I have told, shown and ridden on some rocks, he has some cool ideas.I forgot to take pics, but I promise I'll take some next time.So despite the odd bad weather which may halt construction, this park is on target to open at the end of march?yes, but its a long term project that will be evolving for the next two years. We aim to have most done for april, but they will be expanded on afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I forgot to take pics, but I promise I'll take some next time..You dipper!Reminder: MBUK 220! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I looked, yes its in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I dont have the designs as I sent them to the guys doing the building, once things are done I'll ask for them back and post them up.I have been up at the quarry today (freezing my arse off!) giving my help on section layout.The "Cliff" section is done, its bloody ace! They had done half of it this week but I wanted bigger rocks and a slightly different layout. Today I chose some rocks (one 5 ton monster that they could barly move!) and set them out uci style, its pretty cool.Next up is some more rock sections (waiting on delivery of the concrete), I think the chap I was helping today is going to ask for a bigger digger, one that can move 8 ton rocks (full on car size). He seems pretty on the ball now I have told, shown and ridden on some rocks, he has some cool ideas.I forgot to take pics, but I promise I'll take some next time.yes, but its a long term project that will be evolving for the next two years. We aim to have most done for april, but they will be expanded on afterwards.sweet al, you riding there tomorow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 no, might go van hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Do they work at weekend ali so will they be up tomoro? And whats been done so far as in which sections just the cliff one? Im tempted to go tomoro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Good on you Ali, there should be a section named after you like the dudes who donate money to hospitals get. Or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 basicly, thats the sort of thing I want, would you travel to ride a trials park as good or better than those?I hope the recent earthquake hasnt effected or delayed this park from its completion/opening date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 yeah it was close to the park wasn't it!not sure though,may have shook some boulders or blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) yeah it was close to the park wasn't it!not sure though,may have shook some boulders or blocks.If ali got his way, the earthquake wouldnt move 5 tone bolders lol ... hope it hasnt Edited February 27, 2008 by BenLeacock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 10 tonne?Was a pretty mahoosive EQ thoughi didn't feel it, mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sound uber good.If it looks anything like those pictures. That would just be AMAZING.Anyone can tell me how long it would take to go down there from london or ipswich ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sound uber good.If it looks anything like those pictures. That would just be AMAZING.Anyone can tell me how long it would take to go down there from london or ipswich ?Woahhhhh that would take a whiletakes 3.5 hours from birmingham,and it takes roughly 2 hours to get to london to birm,so you'd be looking at around 5/6 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 takes 3.5 hours from birmingham,Naahh it's not THAT bad... http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=e...ie=UTF8&z=8From London it's just over 4 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) Ahhh you ledgei'll deffo go there!was put off by the mega train journey!Edit: that's drivingi was on about train Edited February 27, 2008 by Benjaminge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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